Friday 411

Scotland County Schools

Friday 411

Scotland County Schools

March 18, 2016

Please take the opportunity to check out the following information. Keep in mind that this is one of the many efforts to keep you 'in the loop' and informed about what's going on in YOUR school district.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click on the link below (or copy and paste in your browser) to view a posting of events for March.

**Please note, if you have information that you'd like to have posted in upcoming weekly updates, please send the details to your principal.

SHOUT OUTS AND CELEBRATIONS

We have a lot to celebrate! This column is devoted to the many district, school, staff, and student successes and celebrations. Send me an email at mbounds@scotland.k12.nc.us and in the subject, write 'shout outs and celebrations'. I'll compile the list each week and include it in the Friday 411. We are doing some amazing things in our district! Please take this opportunity to let us know your, your students', and your schools' successes - big and small - and let us all celebrate with you!

Click here to see this week's Shout Outs and Celebrations. Some of these were celebrations that were mentioned during Monday's Cabinet meeting.

DID YOU KNOW?

The North Carolina Association of School Administrators asks that the General Assembly, the Governor, the State Board of Education and other state leaders work with our organization and the 7,000 school leaders in our membership on focused initiatives that will attract and retain the highest quality personnel to work in public schools across the state and to support enhanced achievement of North Carolina students, ensuring readiness for competition in our global economy. Click on the below link to review NCASA’s recommendations for legislative actions that will assist with these goals and help move the state’s public schools to the next level.

UPCOMING EVENTS

**Please note, if you have information that you'd like to have posted in upcoming weekly updates, please send the details to your principal.

SHOUT OUTS AND CELEBRATIONS

We have a lot to celebrate! This column is devoted to the many district, school, staff, and student successes and celebrations. Send me an email at mbounds@scotland.k12.nc.us and in the subject, write 'shout outs and celebrations'. I'll compile the list each week and include it in the Friday 411. We are doing some amazing things in our district! Please take this opportunity to let us know your, your students', and your schools' successes - big and small - and let us all celebrate with you!

Click here to see this week's Shout Outs and Celebrations. Some of these were celebrations that were mentioned during Monday's Cabinet meeting.

DID YOU KNOW?

The North Carolina Association of School Administrators asks that the General Assembly, the Governor, the State Board of Education and other state leaders work with our organization and the 7,000 school leaders in our membership on focused initiatives that will attract and retain the highest quality personnel to work in public schools across the state and to support enhanced achievement of North Carolina students, ensuring readiness for competition in our global economy. Click on the below link to review NCASA’s recommendations for legislative actions that will assist with these goals and help move the state’s public schools to the next level.

Contact the elementary school in your attendance zone for more information

'Home Grown' - Chris English, Class of '89

Did you know how many Scotland County Schools alums are here in Scotland County doing great things and giving back to the community? With 2017 being the 50th graduating class at Scotland High School, we thought it would be interesting to highlight our alums (starting here in Scotland County) and have them reflect on their days as a Scotland County Schools student. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of our alums and community leaders better. And keep in mind, these alums have all said they are willing to be a guest speaker in our classes and schools, serve as a mentor or a career advisor, or help give back in any way possible. They want to get involved.

Meet Chris English. Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and Scotland High School Alum - Class of 1989.

What Scotland County Schools did you attend (elementary, middle, high)? What year did you graduate?

In high school, did you participate in sports or any extra-curricular activities or clubs? If so, what?

Football, Wrestling, Track. First United Methodist Explorer Post 447

What did you do after high school? Where did you go to college? What did you major in?

Attended Mars Hill College, Majored in Studio Art. Graduated in 1993

What are some of your most memorable moments from school (elementary, middle, and/or high)?

Too many to list really but I can remember my first Varsity Football game (@ Whiteville 1987). It’s a long story, but i actually got us a 1st Down as a Center during my first varsity football game. My last Varsity football game stands out equally (Richmond 25 - Scotland 20, 1988). We played our hearts out that game. My teammates are brothers and it’s a bond that lasts forever.

Who were some of your favorite teachers and why?

I had many influential teachers in my life. The late Coach John Blount once told me "Once a quitter, always a quitter". These words stay with me constantly. My art teacher Ingrid Royer taught me there is nothing wrong with being a free spirit sometimes. My favorite would be Mrs. Pat Trulove. She was a super sweet lady that taught me to believe in myself because I never doubted that she believed in me.

Why did you choose to come back to Scotland County to live or why did you stay?

It's home. It's family. It's in my blood. Scotland County is what has made me who I am and the cool thing is that it’s not done with me. The influences around me today are still molding me. Scotland Forever!

Any words of advice?

Teachers: All it takes is one Mrs. Trulove, one Coach Blount, or one Mrs. Royer to shape many minds. Some days it may not seem rewarding, but you are making a difference. Thank you!

Students: Enjoy these years! They don't last as long as you think. Learn all that you can and you can work harder to better yourself (athletically and academically). Most importantly, surround yourself with positive influences.

WPDE/Channel 14 - 'On the Road in Scotland County'

Each Wednesday at noon, for thirteen weeks, WPDE/Channel 15 will be airing a feature show about Scotland County. In each of the shows, one of the segments will shine the spotlight on Scotland County Schools. The link to the shows that aired on March 9 and 16 are below and spotlights our Spring Hill Middle School and The Bagpiper restaurant. Check it out!